Philippines

China coast guard says it rescued Philippine crew near Scarborough Shoal

Thirteen people have been rescued while operations were ongoing, the CCG said in a statement.

|ByREUTERS
China Coast Guard vessels patrol past a Chinese fishing vessel at the disputed Scarborough Shoal, April 5, 2017; illustrative.
Rimini, Italy.

Where do you fly for the food? Michelin maps the flavors of 2026

The Michelin Guide reveals its top gastronomic destinations for 2026: Italy leads with three regions, the Philippines near a global breakthrough, and Route 66 marks 100 years with a culinary revival.

|ByMEITAL SHARABI/MAARIV
Islands of the bay and mountains, Palawan, Philippines

Philippine ambassador targets surge in Israeli tourism through direct air link

The Philippine Ambassador placed increasing Israeli tourism to the Philippines at the top of her agenda, aiming to boost Israel’s approximately 25,000 tourists to the country to 35,000 annually.

|ByJOANIE MARGULIES
Cholo Abdi Abdullah training as a pilot as part of an al-Shabaab plot to attack on US soil.

Justice Dept. sentences al-Shabaab terrorist for planning 9/11-inspired plane hijacking, crash plot

A Kenyan al-Shabaab operative was sentenced to two life terms after plotting a 9/11-style aircraft attack on US soil, including training as a pilot to hijack a commercial plane.

|ByJAMES GENN

Philippine coast guard rescues 120 people as ferry catches fire

The Philippines, an archipelago of more than 7,600 islands, has a poor record for maritime safety, with vessels often overcrowded and many aging ships in use.

JUNE 18, 2023ByREUTERS
Smoke rises due to a massive fire at a ferry in Bohol, Philippines, June 18, 2023 in this handout image.

Israel, Philippines sign environmental protection MOU

The MOU calls for Israel and the Philippines to share best practices around environmental protection.

JUNE 5, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
Foreign Minister Eli Cohen talks during a news conference with Cyprus Foreign Minister Constantinos Kombos and Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia, Cyprus March 31, 2023

All-female drummer band performs in the Philippines to mark Israel’s 75th birthday

MAY 28, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Israel’s rhythmania entertains children in white cross orphanage

Magical Cities and Falls of Brazil and the 7,000 Islands of the Philippines

The Jerusalem Post Podcast - Travel Edition, Episode 58.

MAY 8, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Christ The Redeemer statue in Rio De Janeiro. Sunset, shot from the helicopter

Snakes cartwheel to get out of danger in new tactic - study

This small, semi-fossorial snake is known to be secretive and nocturnal and is often found hiding in the leaf litter or under rocks during the day.

APRIL 5, 2023ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Illustrative image of a snake.

The Philippines: A small Jewish community with a giant heart - opinion

Fourteen times bigger than Israel and with a population of over 110 million, the Philippines has always punched its weight as a hospitable nation for the Jewish community.

MARCH 20, 2023ByLEE SAUNDERS
THE WRITER (left) poses with Dovi Hershkop (center) and Mendel Magur at Chabad House El Nido.

Flight attendants caught smuggling 27 kg of onions into Philippines

The crew members were also in possession of 10.5 kg of lemons, as well as other fruits and vegetables.

JANUARY 17, 2023ByWALLA! TOURISM
Close to 40kg of smuggled produce was discovered in the luggage of Philippine Airlines crew members on Friday.

Chef Nir Liv brings a taste of Israel to the Philippines

DECEMBER 25, 2022By JERUSALEM POST STAFF

Powerful 7.1 magnitude earthquake strikes northern Philippines at least five dead

Over 200 aftershocks have been recorded in the area, according to the state seismology agency, and 58 landslides were also reported in the aftermath.

JULY 27, 2022ByREUTERS
Emergency crew engages in rescue activities outside a building that collapsed during the earthquake, in La Trinidad, Benguet, Philippines July 27, 2022.

The Philippines receives two armored-vehicle launch bridges from Israel

The AVLB is based on the Merkava 4 main battle tank.

JULY 18, 2022ByANNA AHRONHEIM
Tank crews from the Seventh Brigade's 75th Battalion train with their new Merkava Mk. 4 tanks